fondles
Strokes with affection
Fondles is the third-person singular of fondle, meaning to touch or stroke affectionately or erotically.
The word often implies lingering, gentle contact: She fondles the old photograph as she remembers.
In sexual contexts, fondling usually refers to touching intimate body parts: He was arrested for fondling a coworker.
The word can suggest unwanted contact, though not always.
Touches gently with love
- strokesGentle touches, swimming styles
- petsDomesticated companion animals
- cuddlesAffectionate close holding
- nuzzlesRubs nose affectionately
touches · snuggles · embraces · holds · cradles · pats · soothes · gentleness
Touches gently with love
- touchesMakes physical contact
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- foreplayPre-coital intimacy
- arousalStirring to heightened state
romantic · seductive · erotic · tender · passionate · skin · whispers · bedroom
Feels about blindly
- molestsAbuses or harasses
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- unwantedNot wished for
- violationBreaking of rules
assault · misconduct · predatory · inappropriate · consent · boundary · uncomfortable · creepy
caresses
Touches gently with love
- strokesGentle touches, swimming styles
- petsDomesticated companion animals
- cuddlesAffectionate close holding
nuzzles · touches · snuggles · embraces · holds · cradles · pats · soothes · gentleness · tenderness
caresses
Touches gently with love
arousal · romantic · seductive · erotic · tender · passionate · skin · whispers · bedroom · lovers
gropes
Feels about blindly
- molestsAbuses or harasses
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- unwantedNot wished for
violation · assault · misconduct · predatory · inappropriate · consent · boundary · uncomfortable · creepy · sleazy
- fondly rememberedRecalled with warm feeling